Finding the Third Proportional to 590,768 and 1,299,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 590,768 and 1,299,628 is: 2,859,046.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,768 : 1,299,628 = 1,299,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,768/1,299,628 = 1,299,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,768x = 1,299,628 × 1,299,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,768x = 1,689,032,938,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,689,032,938,384/590,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,859,046.09
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